Urology Physician Assistant

Geisinger; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Signing incentives

Recruitment stipends

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Geisinger in Central Pennsylvania is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the Urology team. The role emphasizes autonomous patient evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care within the scope of practice, in collaboration with physicians and nursing staff.

Responsibilities include ordering tests, interpreting results, prescribing medications, and providing patient education. A commitment to academic medicine and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold current Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Certification/License
• Commitment to high-quality patient care
• Interest in academic medicine, education, and innovation
• Team-oriented and collaborative practice style

Responsibilities

• Provide care to new or established patients with autonomy in evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Order tests as needed and interpret results within scope of practice.
• Prescribe medications and therapeutic regimens; coordinate follow-up care.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, staff physicians and other department team members.
• Support triage, telephone communication and patient education

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Academic medicine interest

Education

Bachelor's Degree-Physician Assistant

Master's Degree-Physician Assistant

Job description

Job Summary

In collaboration with the physician, provides care to new or established patients. Demonstrates autonomy through patient evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care. Orders testing as deemed necessary and remains proficient in interpreting results and prescribing appropriate medication and therapeutic regimen within the scope of practice of the nurse practitioner. These roles, undertaken in cooperation with nursing, staff physicians and other department staff, may include triage, telephone communication and patient education. Candidate may be a licensed Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant.

Job Duties

Geisinger | Central Pennsylvania

Geisinger's Department of Urology is seeking a Physician Assistant to join its innovative, collaborative, and nationally recognized team. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of an integrated health system while enjoying an outstanding quality of life in Central Pennsylvania.

Why Geisinger?

• Highly competitive compensation linked to value-based care

• Generous signing incentives and forgivable recruitment stipends

• Nationally recognized health system focused on quality, innovation, and education

Community & Location

State College, located in Centre County, Pennsylvania, is home to Penn State University and was recently named America's #1 Best Small College Town by USA Today. The area offers:

• NCAA Division I athletics, concerts, festivals, and cultural events

• Excellent dining, arts, and nightlife

• Easy access to hiking, fishing, trails, and outdoor recreation

• Safe, family-friendly communities with excellent public and private schools

• Convenient travel via University Park Airport (5 miles from town) and access to Interstates 80 and 99

Site Technology

• Robotic surgery platforms, including robot access at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital

• High-powered lasers

• Transperitoneal and fusion biopsies

• Epic electronic health record system

Academic Opportunities

• Opportunities for participation in clinical research supported

• Mentorship and professional development within a multidisciplinary academic team

Benefits Package

• Relocation assistance

• Generous time off

• Comprehensive benefits package

Candidate Qualifications

• Must hold current Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Certification/License

• Commitment to high-quality patient care

• Interest in academic medicine, education, and innovation

• Team-oriented and collaborative practice style

Interviews will be conducted by department leadership and current providers

Education

Bachelor's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required), Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Preferred)

About Geisinger

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.